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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11844
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice about changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes involve updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports based on new scientific or technical data. The notice states that affected communities have 90 days from the second local newspaper notification to request reconsideration of these changes. The updates are necessary for communities to maintain or qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making changes to maps that show which areas might flood and is letting towns know they can ask questions or request changes. People have 90 days after seeing this in the local newspaper to say if they want to change anything.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97040
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for Florida due to damages caused by Hurricane Helene starting September 23, 2024. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, emergency protective measures, and Hazard Mitigation across specified counties in Florida. The assistance is subject to a cost-sharing policy, where federal support generally covers 75% of eligible costs. FEMA also assigned John E. Brogan as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said there's big trouble in Florida because of a storm named Hurricane Helene, and they're sending help like cleaning up and fixing things, but how much money they're using and who gets helped first is not very clear.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13769
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations that affect certain communities. These changes might adjust flood areas, flood depths, or other related criteria on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), which are important for managing floodplain areas. The public can inspect these proposals online and at local map repositories, and comments should be submitted by June 24, 2025. The determinations help communities comply with floodplain management standards as part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to give their thoughts on changes to maps that show which areas might flood. These changes help cities keep people safe from floods, and anyone can look at the maps online and share their ideas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1526
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is withdrawing its earlier proposed determinations related to flood hazards for Hartford County in Connecticut. This includes changes to aspects like base flood elevations and flood zone boundaries on official maps. This decision was officially made on January 8, 2025. If anyone has questions, they can reach out to Rick Sacbibit at FEMA for more details.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA decided not to change the flood maps for Hartford County, Connecticut, which show where floods are most likely to happen. If someone wants to know more about this decision, they can ask a person named Rick from FEMA.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10122
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an update to a previous disaster declaration for Florida, initially declared on October 11, 2018. This change, effective from January 15, 2021, involves the appointment of Kevin A. Wallace as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Jeffrey L. Coleman. In addition, the notice provides various Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers related to different disaster assistance programs. This action is part of FEMA's administrative processes under guidance from Executive Order 12148.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the group that helps when disasters happen, has put someone new in charge to help after a big storm in Florida. They talked about different programs to help people, but didn't explain everything about how the money will be used.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11319
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations might involve changes to flood maps and reports, which are important for community planning and determining flood insurance rates. The information is crucial for communities looking to join or remain in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Interested parties must submit their comments by May 25, 2021, and can review the preliminary maps online.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to know what people think about some new maps that show which areas might flood. These maps help decide how much flood insurance people need to buy for their homes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16141
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice requesting public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard zones in specific communities. These changes might involve alterations to Base Flood Elevations, flood boundaries, and other flood-related determinations, as shown in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The public has until July 16, 2025, to submit their feedback, which will help refine the maps that guide local flood management efforts and participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The proposed flood hazard information can be viewed online, and new scientific or technical data can lead to appeals through a Scientific Resolution Panel if necessary.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to share their thoughts on changes to maps that show where floods might happen. These changes help make sure towns can get special flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11841
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations could lead to changes in Base Flood Elevation (BFE), flood zones, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for certain communities. Comments are due by June 10, 2025, and can be submitted online or to FEMA's Chief of Engineering Services. The purpose of these actions is to ensure communities meet the requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by updating their floodplain management measures.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to say what they think about new flood maps that show where it might flood in the future. These maps help decide where people can build houses safely and who needs flood insurance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10127
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice regarding changes to a major disaster declaration for Maine initially declared in April 2020. On January 14, 2021, Paul F. Ford was appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing W. Russell Webster. This notice also specifies the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers for various types of disaster assistance, including community loans, crisis counseling, and hazard mitigation grants.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change to a big help plan for Maine by choosing a new person named Paul to be in charge instead of someone named Russell, and they also told which types of help they offer, like helping people talk about tough times or fixing things that got broken.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10110
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for Alaska, initially made on April 9, 2020. This update, effective January 20, 2021, involves appointing Vincent J. Maykovich as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Michael F. O'Hare. The notice outlines various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief, including community disaster loans and housing assistance. This change is part of FEMA's ongoing efforts to manage and coordinate federal disaster responses.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making a change for helping Alaska after a disaster by picking a new person, Vincent, to take charge instead of Michael. They're also reminding people about different types of help they can get to fix things and rebuild.